"Future Card Buddyfight" is the first anime series based on the trading card game of the same name. It began airing in Japan on January 4, 2014. The English dub began streaming as a simulcast on January 3, 2014 at Youtube and Hulu. The series was added to the Nico Nico Anime Channel January 7, 2014. The animation is produced by OLM and Xebec. The anime can be viewed on Roku, Peacock, Freevee, Prime Video, and Kabillion.
Plot[]
The series takes place during the year 2030, in Choutokyo, Japan. Through the game "Buddyfight", humanity is able to interact with the residents of other worlds: Buddy Monsters. Chosen humans (known as "Buddyfighters") become "Buddies" with Buddy Monsters to play the game. There are those who choose to use the power of Buddy Monsters for evil, but the "Buddy Police" puts a stop to these criminals. Gao Mikado is a student at Aibo Academy, and is a very nice guy, even if he doesn't look like it. His life changes when he meets the son of the hero of the Dragon World: Drum Bunker Dragon (whom he nicknamed 'Drum') that he drew from a pack in class one day.
Themes[]
- Japanese opening theme: Card of the Future
- Artist: Psychic Lover x Suara
- Episodes: 1-46 (Original Japanese) / 1-63 (English Dub)
- Japanese opening theme: Buddy Buddy BAAAAAN!!)
- Artist: Marie Mizuno (as Gao Mikado) & Shuta Morishima (as Baku Omori)
- Episodes: 47-63
- Japanese ending theme: Buddy Buddy Fight!
- Artist: Sora Tokui (as Paruko Nanana)
- Episodes: 01-24
- Japanese ending theme: Natsuiro Fighting!!
- Artist: Sora Tokui (as Paruko Nanana)
- Episodes: 25-46
- Japanese ending theme: Shiny Up!
- Artist: Suzuko Mimori (as Hanako Mikado)
- Episodes: 47-64
List of Episodes[]
| No. | Screenshot | Titles | Jp Air Date | En Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 
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Gao, Roars! "Gao, Hoeru!" (牙王、吼える！) |
January 4, 2014 | January 3, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 02 | 
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Gao vs. Tasuku! "Ruminaizu! Bakudora!!" (ルミナイズ！爆ドラ！！) |
January 11, 2014 | January 10, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 03 | 
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Dancing with a Demon! "Akuma to Odoru Faitā" (悪魔と踊るファイター！！) |
January 18, 2014 | January 17, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 04 | 
|
The Rules of Buddyfight! "Toraiaru! Kore ga Badifaito da!!" (トライアル！これがバディファイトだ！！) |
January 25, 2014 | January 24, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 05 | 
|
Future Force Shines! "Fyūchā Fōse Kagayaku!" (フューチャーフォース輝く!) |
February 1, 2014 | January 31, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 06 | 
|
Rouga Aragami Attacks! "Kyōshū! Aragami Rouga!!" (強襲！荒神ロウガ!!) |
February 8, 2014 | February 7, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 07 | 
|
Deck Building to Victory! "Dekki Birudā wa Shōri no Aibō" (デッキビルダーは勝利の相棒！) |
February 15, 2014 | February 14, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 08 | 
|
Break Past the Final Qualifier! "Saishūyosen, Toppa seyo!" (最終予選、突破せよ！) |
February 22, 2014 | February 21, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 09 | 
|
The Stolen Dragon Deck! "Nusumareta Bakudora!" (盗まれた爆ドラ！) |
March 1, 2014 | February 28, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 10 | 
|
The Card of Heroes "Eiyū-tachi no Kādo!!" (英雄たちのカード！！) |
March 8, 2014 | March 7, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 11 | 
|
The Start of the Aibo Buddy Cup! "Kaimaku! Aibō Badi Kappu!!" (開幕！相棒バディカップ！！) |
March 15, 2014 | March 14, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 12 | 
|
Power vs Ninja Arts! A Fierce Competition!" "Pawā vs Ninpō! Kū ka Kirareru ka!? (パワーvs忍法！食うか斬られるか！？) |
March 22, 2014 | March 21, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 13 | 
|
Powers Unite! Dragonic Punisher! "Tamashī no Kizuna! Doragonikku Panisshā!!" (魂の絆！ドラゴニック・パニッシャー！！) |
March 29, 2014 | March 28, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 14 | 
|
Noble Heart! Together with the Dragon Knight! "Kedakaki Kokoro! Ryūkishi to tomo ni!!" (気高き心！竜騎士と共に!!) |
April 5, 2014 | April 4, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 15 | 
|
Dragons Duel! Journey of the Tiger! "Soshite tora wa sen-ri o kakeru!" (そして虎は千里を駆ける！) |
April 12, 2014 | April 11, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 16 | 
|
Mystique Explosion! The Great Katana World Battle! "Higi Sakuretsu! Katana Wārudo Daikessen!!" (秘技炸裂！カタナワールド大決戦!！！) |
April 19, 2014 | April 18, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 17 | 
|
ABC Cup Final! Exploring the Underground Maze! "ABC Kappu Kesshō! Chika Meikyū Daibōken!!" (ＡＢＣカップ決勝！ 地下迷宮大冒険！！」) |
April 26, 2014 | April 25, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 18 | 
|
Menacing Duel Sieger! "Kyōi! Dyueru Zīgā!!" (脅威！デュエルズィーガー！！) |
May 3, 2014 | May 2, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 19 | 
|
The Card Yota Left Behind "Ani ga Nokoshita Kādo" (兄が遺したカード) |
May 10, 2014 | May 9, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 20 | 
|
The Powerful Sun Fist! "Kiseki o Yobu! Taiyō no Kobushi!!" (奇跡を呼ぶ！太陽のコブシ！！) |
May 17, 2014 | May 16, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 21 | 
|
Buddy Monsters Unite! "Badi Monsutā Daishūgō!" (バディモンスター大集合！) |
May 24, 2014 | May 23, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 22 | 
|
Evil Power, Disaster Force! "Akuma no Chikara! Dizasutā Fōse!!" (悪魔の力！ディザスターフォース！！) |
May 31, 2014 | May 30, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 23 | 
|
Drum's Heroic Adventure! "Yūsha wa Tsurai'ze! Doramu no Daibōken!!" (勇者はつらいぜ！ドラムの大冒険！！) |
June 7, 2014 | June 6, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 24 | 
|
The Friends of Dungeon World! "Tomodachi Hyaku-nin! Danjon Wārudo!!" (ともだち100人！ダンジョンワールド！！) |
June 21, 2014 | June 20, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 25 | 
|
Buddyfight Intensified! Sengoku Academy! "Jigoku no Manabiya! Sengoku Gakuen!!" (地獄の学舎！戦国学園！！) |
June 28, 2014 | June 27, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 26 | 
|
Challenge From Legend World! "Rejendo Wārudo no Chōsen!" (レジェンドワールドの挑戦！) |
July 5, 2014 | July 4, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 27 | 
|
Buddies Bring Their Best! "Tomodachi nara zenryoku Faito!" (友達なら全力ファイト！) |
July 12, 2014 | July 11, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 28 | 
|
Flying Ninja Showdown! "Ninja Taiketsu! Yume to Iu Na no Tsubasa!!" (ニンジャ対決！夢という名の翼！！) |
July 19, 2014 | July 18, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 29 | 
|
Activate! Mega Blast Bunker! "Kimero! Mega Burasuto Bankā!!" (決めろ！メガブラスト・バンカー！！) |
July 26, 2014 | July 25, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 30 | 
|
The Invincible Swordsman! Shosetsu Kirisame!! "Muteki no Kenshi! Kirisame Shōsetsu!!" (無敵の剣士！霧雨正雪！！) |
August 2, 2014 | August 1, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 31 | 
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Gao's Buddy Skill is On! "Gao, Badi Sukiru Kakusei!" (牙王，バディスキル覚醒！) |
August 9, 2014 | August 8, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 32 | 
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The Legendary Sword Excalibur! "Saikyō! Ōken Ekusukaribā!!" (最強！王剣エクスカリバー！！) |
August 16, 2014 | August 15, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 33 | 
|
Gao Versus Rouga! Round Two! "Gyakushū! Aragami Rouga!!" (逆襲！荒神ロウガ！！) |
August 23, 2014 | August 22, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 34 | 
|
Defenders of Darkness! "Yami no Gundan! Dizasutā!!" (闇の軍団！ディザスター！！) |
August 30, 2014 | August 29, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 35 | 
|
Mysterious Hero! Captain Answer! "Nazo no Hīrō! Kyaputen Ansā!!" (謎のヒーロー！キャプテン・アンサー！！) |
September 6, 2014 | September 5, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 36 | 
|
Ikarino's Fantastic Dungeon! "Ikano-kōchō no Suteki na Danjon!" (怒野校長の素敵なダンジョン！) |
September 13, 2014 | September 12, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 37 | 
|
Medusa Unleashed! "Medūsa wo tsureta onna!" (メデューサを連れた女！) |
September 20, 2014 | September 19, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 38 | 
|
The Fenrir of Fate! "Unmei no Fenriru!" (運命のフェンリル！) |
September 27, 2014 | September 26, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 39 | 
|
Kiri Strikes Back! "Haikei, Gao-kun" (拝啓，牙王君) |
October 4, 2014 | October 3, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 40 | 
|
The Terrifying Dragon World! "Kyōfu! Dākunesu Doragon Wārudo!!" (恐怖！ダークネスドラゴンワールド！！) |
October 11, 2014 | October 10, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 41 | 
|
Roaring Slash! Gargantua Punisher! "Sakuretsu! Gōzan!! Garuganchua Panishā!!" (炸裂！轟斬！！ガルガンチュア・パニッシャー！！) |
October 18, 2014 | October 17, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 42 | 
|
Disaster at Twilight! "Ōmagatoki ni shinigami Kitaru" (逢魔が刻に死神来たる) |
October 25, 2014 | October 24, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 43 | 
|
Tasuku Takes Charge! "Tasuku no Kakugo! Saraba Badi Porisu!!" (タスクの覚悟！さらばバディポリス！！) |
November 1, 2014 | October 31, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 44 | 
|
Disaster Times Two! "Ni tai ichi no Desumacchi! Jakku Chō Shinka!!" (2対1のデスマッチ！ジャック超進化！！) |
November 8, 2014 | November 7, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 45 | 
|
Luminize! Exploding Dragon Fang!! "Ruminaizu! Baku Ryūga!!" (ルミナイズ！爆竜牙！！) |
November 15, 2014 | November 14, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 46 | 
|
Balle du Soleil Reborn! "Tanjō! Shinsei Barusoreiyu!!" (誕生！新生バルソレイユ！！) |
November 22, 2014 | November 21, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 47 | 
|
The Gaen Cup Begins! "Seiki no Saiten! Gaen Kappu!!" (世紀の祭典！臥炎カップ！！) |
November 29, 2014 | November 28, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 48 | 
|
The Dancing Demon Takes on Medusa! "Danshingu Faito! Maō vs Medūsa" (ダンシングファイト！魔王vsメデューサ) |
December 6, 2014 | December 5, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 49 | 
|
Paruko Takes The Stage! "Nanananto! Jikkyō Faito!!" (なななんと！実況ファイト！！) |
December 13, 2014 | December 12, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 50 | 
|
Attack of Team Purgatory! "Chīmu Rengoku no Shingeki!" (チーム煉獄の進撃！) |
December 20, 2014 | December 19, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 51 | 
|
The Tiger Returns! "Kaetteki Tora! Sono tatakai ha Desutinī!!" (帰ってきた虎！その闘いはデスティニー！！) |
December 27, 2014 | December 26, 2014 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 52 | 
|
Generations Collide! Drum Breaker Dragon! "Chichi ni Idome! Doramu Bureikā Doragon!" (父に挑め！ドラムブレイカー・ドラゴン！) |
January 10, 2015 | January 9, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 53 | 
|
Sword of Nothingness! Distortion Punisher! "Zetsumu no Ken Disutōshon Panisshā!" (絶無の剣ディストーション・パニッシャー！) |
January 17, 2015 | January 16, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 54 | 
|
Wolf versus Fox! A Battle of Instinct! "Ōkami VS Kitsune! Otoko-tachi no ketsui!!" (狼VS狐! 男たちの決意!!) |
January 24, 2015 | January 23, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 55 | 
|
Balle du Soleil Collapses! "Baru Soreiyu no hōkai!?" (テツヤ孤立無援！バルソレイユの崩壊!?) |
January 31, 2015 | January 30, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 56 | 
|
Master versus Apprentice Battle! Death Tallica and Explosive Dragon Fang! "Shitei Taiketsu! Desu Tarika vs. Baku Ryūga!!" (師弟対決！デスタリカvs爆竜牙！！) |
February 7, 2015 | February 6, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 57 | 
|
Take Back the Buddy Police! "Badi Porisu Dakkan Sakusen!" (バディポリス奪還作戦！) |
February 14, 2015 | February 13, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 58 | 
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Gaen Cup Final Round! Tetsuya's Choice! "Gaen Kappu Kesshō! Tetsuya no Sentaku!!" (臥炎カップ決勝！テツヤの選択！！) |
February 21, 2015 | February 20, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 59 | 
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Rouga Leaves the Pack! "Rouga, Yūjō ni Chiru!" (ロウガ，友情に散る！) |
February 28, 2015 | February 27, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 60 | 
|
Gao and Tasuku's Epic Battle! "Ryūenji Tasuku vs Mikado Gaō" (龍炎寺タスクvs未門牙王！) |
March 7, 2015 | March 6, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 61 | 
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Eternal Rivals! "Eien no Ribaru-tachi!" (永遠のライバルたち！) |
March 14, 2015 | March 13, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 62 | 
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Kyoya's World! "Kyōya no Sekai!" (キョウヤの世界！) |
March 21, 2015 | March 20, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 63 | 
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The Shadow of Demise! "Shūen o tsugeru mono!" (終焉を告げる者！) |
March 28, 2015 | March 27, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
| 64 | 
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Break to the Future! "Hanate! Fyūchā Kādo!!" (放て！フューチャーカード！！) |
April 4, 2015 | April 3, 2015 (Youtube, Hulu) |
List of Special Episodes[]
| Screenshot | Titles | Jp Air Date | En Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| File:BF-SpecialEpisode.png | Everyone Gathers! Eleven Buddy Fighters!! "Zennin Shūgō! Jū-ichinin no Badi Faitā" (全員集合!11人のバディファイター!!！) |
June 14, 2014 (BS Japan) | TBA |
